The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
€ 117,600
€ 32,500
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 CS is 3.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250.
BMW M3 CS
Lexus IS 250
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.7
70.9
70.9
73.9 in
Width
70.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.1 in
Height
56.7 in
110.7
183.9
107.5
180.1
183.9 in
Length
180.1 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
Lexus IS 250
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Lexus IS 250
F80
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
Lexus IS 250
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Lexus IS 250
174 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
439 mi
Range
412 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
412 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
161.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
185.7 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
